About Yali Uganda
The YALI RLC Alumni Chapter of Uganda Limited, abbreviated as YALI Uganda, is a youth-led leadership and mentorship network that pioneers community transformation across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through its vast alumni base of young experts empowered by the Young African Leaders Initiative programme, which former US President Barack Obama initiated. While in office, President Barack Obama initiated the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) as a signature initiative to support the next generation of African leaders.
YALI Uganda consists of more than 700 alumni that engaged in leadership training across three tracks of study: (1) business and entrepreneurship; (2) civic leadership; and (3) public management in a 4-week residential format with a focus on individual and team leadership skills, innovation, creative learning, and communication at the YALI Regional Leadership Centre East Africa. After they return from the centre, the chapter integrates them to promote collaboration and strategic partnerships. These partnerships aim to transform communities in various sectors, such as sexual reproductive health and rights, climate change action, gender equality, agribusiness and tourism, information, communication, and technology, democracy, and human rights, all in line with the global Sustainable Development Goals.
Why should someone join YALI!
Joining YALI offers numerous benefits and opportunities for youths who are passionate about leadership, community development, and making a positive impact. Here is what alumni have to say;
Leadership Development
Access to Resources
Networking Opportunities
Community Impact
Global Perspective
Professional Growth
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and open to young East and Central African leaders who meet the following criteria:
Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi, Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.
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